GREGOR (GREG) JAMES MACDONALD

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GREGOR (GREG) JAMES MACDONALD August 28, 1937 - March 23, 2014 Greg died peacefully on Sunday at 5:15 a.m. at Morgan Place Care Home; his home away from home for the past 10 months. Greg is survived by his wife of 50 years, Heather (Forrest), his daughters Susan (Greg Webdale), Wendy (Pekka) Lintunen, his much-adored grandsons - Kyle and Trevor Lintunen, his sister Jean (Ross) Brownlee, and many nieces, cousins and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Ida (King) and D. Gregor, his brother Bill, and his sister Donna McRae. He was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he attended Sturgeon Creek Elementary, Kelvin Technical High School, and the University of Manitoba. He graduated as a P.Eng in Civil Engineering in 1962. During his university years Greg thoroughly enjoyed his time as a member of the DKE fraternity and in the UNTD as a sub-lieutenant aboard the HMCS Chippawa and Cornwallis. Following graduation he headed off to Montreal where he started his career in transportation logistics with the CNR. While in Montreal he met and married the love of his life, Heather. After the wedding they hopped aboard a train and headed out west to Edmonton where they started their family. Over the years the family moved across the country as Greg continued to grow his career with the railroad; making stops in Manitoba, Alberta, and Quebec. In 1977 Greg left the CNR and started as the manager of scheduling and analysis with, what was then, BC Hydro (now Coast Mountain Bus Company). Greg, a devoted family man and friend, had a passion for camping, fishing, square dancing and woodworking. He LOVED dogs and enjoyed going for "walkies" with the other neighbourhood dog walkers. In later years he enjoyed visits from his grand-dogs and the therapy dogs that made their rounds at Morgan Place. The last six years for Greg were difficult as he dealt with many health issues. The care he received at Morgan Place was exceptional, and the caring staff made sure he was comfortable in his last days. He was adamant that, after he was gone, he didn't want us to tell people he "passed away" but rather that he died. He always did call a spade a shovel! He will be missed by all who knew him; a kind, caring and quietly funny man. By Greg's request there will be no funeral or service. There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends (contact family). The family kindly requests no flowers - donations are appreciated to a charity of choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2014